Sengun scores 29 to lift Rockets over Hawks

The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 120-110, earning their fourth straight win. With the result, the team remains unbeaten through four games this season.

For the home side, Alperen Sengun was the star of the night with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. Kevin Durant continued to produce with 22 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists.

Trailing 95-93 going into the final quarter, Atlanta tied the game on a three-pointer from Alexander-Walker. Houston answered with a 14-0 run, with three-pointers from Sheppard and Eason, to break the game open and take a 117-95 lead.

For the Hawks, Jalen Johnson scored 21 points and CJ McCollum added 20, but their efforts were not enough to secure the win. Smart and Adams did not play for Houston. Smart may return in the next game, while Adams was ruled out for at least one more week.